Overview

MfgTool2.exe

NXP's MfgTool2 application is used to do a complete one-click installation of bootloader, operating system and environment settings.

cfg.ini

Before running the MfgTool2 application, there is a file which must exist in the same folder with the application: cgf.ini. The cfg.ini file is used to configure the target chip profile and target operation list.

MfgToolSetup.bat

The configuration of the MfgTool2 application, i.e. setup cfg.ini, is done by the Windows batch file 'MfgToolSetup.bat', provided in the package itself. The batch file will offer a menu from which to choose from a prepared configuration.

Unpack MfgTool.zip

Unpack the MfgTool-2018-01.zip archive to your PC. The resulting folder structure is shown on the right side.

The MFGTool allows to set up different profiles of software installation. In our case the TX6 profile is used for ARM Cortex-A9 core based TXCOMs while the TX6UL profile is used for the ARM Cortex-A7 core based TX6UL.

This application is verified on Windows 7 and Windows 10. It is not verified on other Windows platforms.

1. Execute MfgToolSetup.bat

Choose your TXCOM module type. Be aware that the p/n for a TX6UL starts with TXUL while a TX6DL is labelled TX6U.

Press U for a TXUL-xxxx

Press S for a TX6S-xxxx

Press D for a TX6U-xxxx

Press Q for a TX6Q-xxxx

2. Enter p/n

Enter the 4-digit part number. Press <ENTER> to see a list of possible values for the chosen module type. Press <ENTER> twice to cancel setup.

2a. Installation type

MfgTool version 2018-08 or later asks for the type of installation.

LinuxThe standard setting - the same as before.

DebianA Debian installation requires a different partitioning and some more kernel features.

InstallThis one can be used to install only dedicated files without formating

WindowsSkips some steps dedicated to Linux

MMC-HIRELA hidden feature on older MfgTool versions

3. Custom files

Several custom files may be shown here to select from.

U-Boot

DTB

Linux Kernel

Linux Rootfs

Linux Modules

Splash Image

Environment

Windows Image

a) Discard all custom files to choose a factory Linux installation with a tiny rootfs for headless operation. This small footprint installation is the perfect start with most common command line tools installed.

4. MfgTool2 is started

A TXCOM should appear as HID device if connected to an USB port. The bootmode jumper has to be closed before the TXCOM is powered or reset. MfgTool2 Continuously monitors device removal/arrivals. It will automatically restart the process when a processed device is replaced with a new device. It will start processing the first device detected, and allows replacing each device after completion instead of waiting for all devices to complete.